Arnaud Delorme
University professor and neuroscientist specializing in mind wandering, meditation, and consciousness research; author of Why Our Minds Wander and affiliated with Paul Sabatier University, UC San Diego, and the Institute of Noetic Sciences.
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Aug 8, 2019 • 39min
Ep. 1: Looking in the Telescope
Neurosurgeons, physicists, and other experts discuss the mysteries of consciousness, near-death experiences, psychic abilities, and the controversial topic of consciousness surviving after death. They challenge traditional beliefs and explore the implications of interconnected consciousness beyond individual brains.
Dec 10, 2025 • 44min
Mind Wandering and Mental Focus with Arnaud Delorme
In this engaging discussion, Arnaud Delorme, a neuroscientist and expert on mind wandering and meditation, shares his insights on the intricate workings of the human mind. He explains how mind wandering, often viewed negatively, actually plays a crucial role in creativity and task reprioritization. Delorme discusses the default mode network's involvement in spontaneous thought and how meditation can enhance awareness of wandering. He also highlights the benefits of managing intrusive thoughts and the importance of tuning, rather than controlling, our mental focus.
